Long Lake Park
A road and trail ride.
Approximate distance: 10 mi
This is a loop ride from Shoreview that goes to Long Lake Regional Park and travels many of the park’s trails. The route first goes on Hwy 96 west to Old Hwy 8 in New Brighton. The route turns north on Old Hwy 8 going to Cty Rd H where it turns west on a trail adjacent to the road. From the trail, the route turns south on a trail that enters Long Lake Park. The route follows trails that wind through the park to the south passing by a beach area and then returning north and then east to exit the park and return to the intersection of Old Hwy 8 and Hwy 96. It then goes east back to the Shoreview CC. The trail portions of the route are primarily in Long Lake Park. The road sections are bike-friendly.
Directions:
From the Shoreview CC, take Hwy 96 west to Old Hwy 8.
Turn north and go to Cty Rd H.
Turn west and take the trail south of Cty Rd H.
Turn south on a trail that goes into the Long Lake Park.
Go right at the next trail intersection.
Go left at the next trail intersection.
Go over a short wetland bridge and then up a steep hill to a bridge.
Cross the bridge and go straight.
Pass by a park pavilion and continue down a hill.
Stay on trail to the right and continue to a beach.
Take the trail north to near the New Brighton History Center.
Take the trail past the History Center back to Old Hwy 8.
Go north on Old Hwy 8 to Hwy 96.
Go east on Hwy 96 back to the Shoreview CC.
Route section approximate distances (see map):
Shoreview CC to Old Hwy 8 – 3 mi
Old Hwy 8 to Cty Rd H – 1 mi
Cty Rd H to Old Hwy 8 – 3 mi
Old Hwy 8 to Shoreview CC – 3 mi